quarter-wave transformer

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quarter-wave transformer [′kwȯrd·ər ‚wāv tranz′fȯr·mər]

(electromagnetism)

A section of transmission line approximately one quarter-wavelength long, used for matching a transmission line to an antenna or load. Also known as quarter-wave matching section.

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